Executive Assistant to Prominent NYC Playwright

Successful playwright based in Brooklyn Heights seeks full-time Executive Assistant to help run her professional and personal lives. The principal is in-demand and needs someone sharp, discreet, and highly organized who can take ownership of communications, scheduling, and logistics so she can focus on her work. Assistant will be involved in a range of outsourced arenas, both big and small, including ongoing communications with agents, industry contacts, family staff, and vendors. Also: optimizing her time for productive writing, strategic planning, house management, coordination with the family calendar, errands and whatever else needs to be done. NDA required.

Requirements

BA/BS from competitive US college or equivalent

Minimum 4 years’ experience as Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or Operations

Exceptional writing and verbal communication

Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and reliable

Strong tech skills; IT fluency a plus

Discreet, trustworthy, and professional in all interactions

Good taste and genuine interest in the creative world

Responsibilities

Manage all email including drafting and responding on behalf of the principal

Strategic calendar to optimize creative output and self-care; coordination with family calendar

Interface with agents, producers, press contacts, and industry professionals

Liaise with household staff

Track progress across multiple simultaneous projects

Plan and book travel in conjunction with detailed itineraries

Handle RSVPs, event coordination, and social commitments

House Management, identify vendors and oversee repairs

Keep and improve systems and procedures

Procure and manage office and home supplies

Anticipate Principal’s need without ongoing directives

Research projects as needed, both professional and personal

Errands

M-F 9am‑5pm, onsite/remote blend

$110K–$120K/year (varies with experience)

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